Eritrean independence referendum begins

Eritrean independence referendum begins

April 23, 2010 04:00:47 am

Eritrea’s referendum for independence from Ethiopia began on April 23, 1993. The effort would later be successful, with over 99 percent of voters choosing independence. The referendum followed an independence war that lasted over thirty years.

Learn more about the Eritrea/Ethiopia Conflict and Eritrea’s independence.

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